1. Summer, 2016 Externship

2. Currently, there is a huge demand for skilled workers in Oregon

3. Our graduates at Cascade can go get a job…often minimum wage…

4. Construction, manufacturing, diesel mechanics, truck drivers, etc
Construction, manufacturing, diesel mechanics, truck drivers, etc. are just a few of the areas where reported shortages are present. These jobs pay beyond the minimum wage.

5. Skills must be taught…hard skills, such as welding and diesel mechanics must be learned.

6. Employers are also looking for qualified individuals who possess “soft skills”…

7. How does one train for a career in industry?

8. High Schools need to offer and expand their CTE offerings…

9. An advanced degree provides opportunities for students to make themselves marketable

10. Apprenticeships are available…but highly competitive

11. Cascade High School is committed to providing students with opportunities to secure good jobs…

12. Hard and Soft skills will be emphasized

13. So our students can reach new heights

14. Often, students just do not know the opportunities available…

15. They may not understand where the shortages are, and how they can secure good positions…

16. But that will change…